Senior Associate Scientist

Rangam; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Rangam is seeking candidates for a Direct Hire Senior Associate Scientist – Biotherapeutics and Vaccines Analytical Testing for Pfizer in Pearl River, NY. The role conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses of biotherapeutic products and vaccines to ensure quality during manufacture and shelf life.

You will perform method verification/validation/transfer, maintain compliant records, support instrument maintenance, and present data in team meetings while working in a cGMP environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to document accurately and thoroughly.
• Experience with method validation and method transfer processes.
• Ability to extract relevant information from scientific literature.
• Proficiency in recording observations and data during experiments and investigations.
• Solid understanding of biochemistry and compound characterization.
• Experience with spectroscopic/chromatographic techniques or bioassays.
• Familiarity with GMP laboratory operations and logistics.
• Effective verbal and written communication in a team environment.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of biotherapeutics and vaccines.
• Perform method verification, qualification, validation, and transfer.
• Maintain GLP/GMP-compliant records and SOP adherence.
• Assist in maintenance and renewal of laboratory instruments and systems.
• Present data in team meetings and contribute to problem solving.
• Work under moderate supervision to support group goals.
• Collaborate with the larger analytical organization to meet deadlines.
• Continuously improve lab safety and practices.
• Troubleshoot analytical assays across various product stages.

Skills

Documentation

Method validation

Method transfer

Biochemistry basics

HPLC/UPLC

ELISA/Bioassay

GMP/cGMP operations

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Literature review

Education

BA/BS in life sciences

Master's degree in related field

Tools

EMPOWER

Labware LIMS

ELN

SoftMax

Job description

Rangam is seeking candidates for a Direct Hire role as a Senior Associate Scientist – Biotherapeutics and Vaccines Analytical Testing with our client Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.

Seeking candidates in Pearl River, NY

*This position is being offered as part of a neurodiversity hiring program which is designed to provide a more inclusive and supportive hiring process and work environment for job seekers with cognitive disabilities, which includes, but is not limited to autism, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, OCD, Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Dyslexia, Bipolar, and Tourette's Syndrome*

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of various biotherapeutic products and vaccines, to determine their quality during manufacture and during determination of their shelf life.
• Perform analytical method lifecycle activities such as verification, qualification, validation, and transfer activities for complex biotherapeutics (mAb, mAb-like), antibody drug conjugates, therapeutic proteins, and vaccines.
• Maintain written records of all experimental work in compliance with GLP/GMP and departmental SOPs.
• Assist in the maintenance and renewal of laboratory instruments and systems and improve safe and effective working practices.
• Attend team meetings to present data and apply technical skills and knowledge to solve complex investigation problems.
• Work under moderate supervision with regular review and identify activities to support work group/project team goals
• Contribute to the achievement of immediate work group goals and collaborate with other team members across the larger analytical organization.
• Prioritize work to meet project deadlines and ensure participation and contribution as a team member.
• Continuously improve safe and effective working practices in the laboratory environment.
• Perform and troubleshoot as necessary analytical assays, while applying these methods across a board range of early and late-stage products in a cGMP environment.

Qualifications

Must Have

• BA/BS with 3 to 5 years of experience performing biotherapeutics testing in an R&D or GMP (preferable) environment.
• Master's Degree with 0 to 4 years of experience performing biotherapeutics testing in an R&D or GMP (preferable) environment.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
• Some experience with method validation and method transfer
• Ability to extract relevant information from scientific literature
• Proficiency in recording observations, facts, data, and conclusions during experimental work or cGMP investigations
• Solid understanding of fundamental biochemistry, including functional group recognition and compound characterization
• Experience using spectroscopic (e.g., UV-VIS, fluorescence spectroscopy) chromatographic techniques (e.g., HPLC/UPLC) or experience in bioassay techniques (e.g., ELISA or cell-based bioassays)
• Experience in GMP laboratory operations and logistics
• Effective interaction with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong evidence of growth mindset and ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Have

• Understanding of software systems used in biotherapeutics testing environments (EMPOWER, Labware LIMS or ELN or similar, SoftMax)
• Good Laboratory Practices (part of GxP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (also cGMP) knowledge
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions based on limited options or limited informaiton
• Initiative and proactive approach to tasks and projects
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68,600.00 to $114,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire.